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# Spanish Court strikes down Valencian coastal law

24 October 2026 at 19:14

> The Constitutional Court has ruled that Valencian regional legislation cannot override State authority over maritime-terrestrial domains.

The **Constitutional Court** has upheld an appeal by the **President of the Government** against Law 3/2025 of **Les Corts Valencianes**. The ruling, led by rapporteur **Inmaculada Montalban Huertas**, targets provisions within the **Valencian coastal protection legislation**.

The Court declared Article 17 and the first final provision unconstitutional regarding the maritime-terrestrial public domain. It ruled that regional cultural protections cannot limit State powers over these lands or prevent court-ordered demolitions.

The fourth additional provision was declared null as the State holds sole competency to identify public domain lands. While four magistrates issued a dissenting opinion, the ruling confirms that regional laws cannot invade central government authority.



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